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Dota 2 patch 7.41b puts a stop to Meepo's reign of terror as Valve locks in its new meta
Big balance updates can often have long-reaching ramifications, and Dota 2 patch 7.41b is Valve's second follow-up to the massive overhaul that saw the removal of Facets from the MOBA. Since then we've seen the climax o…
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7.41b Gameplay Patch
Patch 7.41b is out now and you can check out the patch notes here.
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Dota 2 Update - 3/31/2026
Over the past few days we've addressed the following issues: Fixed Meepo being able to create potions (and other stackable, nonshareable items) Fixed Meepo clones not benefitting Abyssal Blade or Disperser Fixed Meepo a…
Store28 changesFixBalance - Dota 2
Deadlock isn't a death sentence for Dota 2 - it's "a gateway," according to caster and ESL product manager 'Avo+'
The Dota 2 ESL One Birmingham 2026 tournament reaches its grand conclusion today, and it's been an impressive showcase full of memorable stories and dramatic comebacks. The big news is the chaos created by Valve's decis…
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7.41a Gameplay Patch
Patch 7.41a is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. In addition, over the last few days we've addressed the following issues: Fixed a number of miscellaneous client and server crashes Option for displayin…
Security54 changesFixPerformance - Dota 2
A huge new Dota 2 patch U-turns on one of Valve's biggest additions in years
As is tradition, Valve has just unleashed one of its biggest Dota 2 updates in a while right on the cusp of a major tournament climax. With the group stages of ESL One Birmingham 2026 drawing to a close today, and the p…
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7.41 Gameplay Patch
Patch 7.41 is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. In addition, we've made the following improvements and bug fixes: Added an overhead indicator when a consumable item is being used on an ally or given to…
Patch notes9 changesFixGameplay - Dota 2
"Valve does not cooperate with gambling sites" - Counter-Strike publishers issue rare public defence of lootbox mechanics, following New York lawsuit
In an unusual show of candour, Valve have spoken out publicly against a lawsuit filed in New York, USA that accuses them of "letting children and adults alike illegally gamble" via loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2…
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Valve is being sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The accusation: "promoting illegal gambling through videogames."
A lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Valve of "illegally promoting gambling through videogames popular with children and teenagers." The developer behind Steam has long featured loot boxes…
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Valve accused of "letting children and adults alike illegally gamble" via loot boxes in New York state lawsuit
Valve's Lionel Hutzes have been summoned to slide down the fireman's pole and deal with yet more legal wranglings involving the behemoth behind Steam. New York state attorney general Letitia James has filed a lawsuit ag…
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The International 2026
Every year, dedicated Dota players around the globe join together and train relentlessly with a single goal in mind: to battle through the highest levels of opposition and emerge victorious as the last squad standing. T…
Event4 changesMaps - Dota 2
Dota 2 Update - 1/30/2026
Over the past few days we've addressed the following issues: Fixed a bug where Clinkz's Skeleton Archers were doing more than the intended amount of damage to buildings. Fixed a bug where Slark's Depth Shroud was not ap…
Announcement11 changesFixBalance - Dota 2
7.40c Gameplay Patch
Patch 7.40c is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. As a reminder, the Monster Hunter event ends February 6, 2026, after which you'll no longer be able to earn progress or craft items. Today's update also…
Store20 changesFixBalance - Dota 2
Former Dota 2 pro is selling his TI championship ring on Ebay for some serious cash, but it's not because he's "desperate"
I didn't expect my first news article of 2026 to be this one. Former Dota 2 pro Henrik 'AdmiralBulldog' Ahnberg is selling his TI 2013 championship ring on Ebay - yes, I double took, too. But the listing is indeed legit…
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7.40b Gameplay Patch
Patch 7.40b is out now and you can check out the patch notes here. In addition, over the last few days we've addressed the following issues: Fixed Dota+ Talent Pickrates and Winrates not properly aggregating Fixed "Lear…
Store36 changesFixBalance - Dota 2
Dota 2 patch 7.40 adds new hero Largo, whose ultimate has one of the coolest mechanics I've seen in ages
In a surprise to absolutely no one, my favorite Dungeons and Dragons class is Bard. As both a musician and support main, it's the perfect blend of buffs and damage, with a dash of charisma on the side. Dota 2 has always…
